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Michaela B

January 2025

Phil as my instructor was truly amazing, super friendly, kind, patient, supportive and informative! I passed today and am SUPER happy everything. I could not stress these points enough. He was patient in that he would always take the time ...

Chloe Goldhawk

January 2025

Robyn is so patient, and clear with instructions. She put her instruction into a way which really resonated with me and how I learn. She is always reliable, on time and just generally brilliant. So happy to have passed with her being the reason why!

Debbie Sabin

January 2025

Phil Harvey taught my youngest son recently to a successful pass. He has been really professional, helpful and kind - from his first lesson to his final mock test - informing us of recent changes and questions. ...

Matilda Hart

January 2025

Thank you so much I passed first time thanks to Robyn teaching me so well. I would highly recommend and am very happy she was my teacher !

Ellie Lund

January 2025

Robyn has been the absolute best driving instructor, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect driving experience. I was so nervous to start learning but she made the experience so fun. She is so kind, funny, encouraging, understanding and ...

Ethan

January 2025

I passed first time with Robyn Phillips. She is an amazing driving instructor who is very patient, professional and knowledgeable about driving. Robyn tailors the lessons to what the learner wants to do, and provides very useful feedback. ...

Marina

January 2025

Robyn was such a fantastic instructor! She made me feel confident and competent on the road - and she always explained everything so clearly. She was really flexible with scheduling, and always calm and friendly. She also helped me move my ...

Charlotte Toms

January 2025

Robyn was a wonderful driving instructor. With her help I passed my practical test on the first attempt. I have anxiety and ADHD. I was really nervous about learning to drive. Robyn was a star! She was patient, supportive and just a joy to ...

PixieBoo

January 2025

Phil Harvey.... The most amazingly kind and generous tutor for our son. He was flexible, fun & persevering and has given our son the tools he needs for his safe driving for all his future journeys. With expert knowledge he managed to engage ...

LeeLee Beau

January 2025

My daughter has just passed her driving test first time after having lessons with Philip Harvey. Phil was kind, patience and flexible, he gave my daughter the confidence and tools required to be a good, safe driver. She really enjoyed her ...

Alice Turner

January 2025

I've just passed my test and had an amazing experience having Robyn as a driving instructor. I will definitely be encouraging my younger siblings to learn with her as well.

Gabrielle Stapleton

January 2025

Robyn is the best driving instructor and I couldn't recommend her enough! As someone who had a bad experience with a previous instructor I was so nervous to get back behind the wheel. However Robyn made the environment so relaxed, taking ...

Rizky Yanika

January 2026

My driving instructor was Robyn. I can't recommend her enough. She is an amazing instructor, patient, calm, and very clear in giving instructions. She is also excellent in spotting what to improve and give clear suggestions how to correct ...

Tom Neish

January 2026

I had Phil as a driving instructor, took my test within 4 months and passed first try. Great teacher and very easy to get along with. I highly recommend.

Tom Robinson

January 2026

Highly recommend phil harvey as a driving instructor. Taught me from the very basics to passing in 6 months of lessons. Very patient approach to teaching and very knowledgeable of things beyond the test (car maintenance etc). Also very ...

Callum Stewart

January 2026

Had a lot of great lessons with Phil Harvey. He's a very chilled out, friendly, and knowledgeable instructor. Thanks to him, I felt very confident going into the test, despite it being in a different county I hadn't practiced much in.

Jack Padgett

January 2026

I recently passed my test with Robyn Phillips and I highly recommend her as an instructor. I didn't expect to pass so quickly but she is a fantastic teacher. Robyn was super patient in her teaching method. I passed my test but can also say that I am now confident with driving, something I've not experienced before.

Samantha Chicken

March 2026

Jon Philips is the best driving instructor, he is so patient and kind and helpful. He's helped both our girls pass, always believing in both of them and giving them the confidence to pass with flying colours. Thank you Jon for all your help and encouragement.

hayden matt

March 2026

Highly recommend Gaia as an instructor - she was patient, kind, and still pushed me to my best limits of driving, passed first time and wouldn't have been possible without her! :)

jack talbot

March 2026

Would 100% recommend, great experience and very smooth from start to finish. Passed test first time with little trouble. I also got on very well with my instructor Dave, couldn't of asked for a better instructor to help me.

elizabeth roseblade

March 2026

I recently passed my test first time with Hanna Quarrie as my instructor. She was organised, a great communicator, and kept track of my progress after every lesson. I always enjoyed our lessons as she created a relaxed environment that ...

Jason Kirby

March 2026

Hanna is an incredible instructor. Highly recommend. Makes learning enjoyable.

Jemma Alldred

April 2026

Thank you Hanna !! Hanna was amazing teaching my son to drive in only 10 weeks ! Thank you for being so friendly & patient and getting him through his test 😁 ...

Gaynor Hobbs

April 2026

Dave has been nothing short of Brilliant with my son. Would highly recommend.

Ryan Stickings

April 2026

I have just passed my driving test first time, under the guidance, patience and encouragement of Jonathan Phillips at Driveaway School of Motoring. Jonathan is everything you would want in a driving instructor; friendly, good ...

Ryan Birch

May 2025

I had an amazing experience with Dave Warren From day one, he made me feel at ease and confident behind the wheel. Dave's patience, clear instructions, and encouragement were exactly what I needed to improve my driving skills. He explained ...

Summer Chillingworth

May 2025

I learned to drive with Dave Warren in Driveaway, and I couldn't of asked for a better instructor. He was incredibly supportive, and made me feel comfortable driving at each step of the way. I was able to pass my test whilst having fun ...

Daneisha Curtin

May 2025

After working with two other driving instructors I was thrilled to finally find Jon. Friendly, patient and makes the whole experience less nerve-racking. He doesn't make you feel inferior if you make silly mistakes and throughly explains ...

Emily Hart

May 2025

I had a great time learning with Hanna as she had so much patience and aura to be around each lesson. I liked her style of teaching as she amends it to my needs. She made me feel comfortable during lessons, especially when I was struggling with some aspects of driving.

Piper Mclean

May 2025

On my first lesson with Shelash, I was a nervous wreck but by the end of it I was at ease. He truly is one of the best instructors and I couldn't recommend him more! He'll push you (like taking you on the A14 on your first lesson after ...

Esmeralda Allen

May 2025

My instructor Gaia was truly incredible and so helpful in teaching me how to drive. She was always patient and understanding of my worries and I couldn't recommend her enough!

hope amen Osahon martins

May 2025

I'm so happy to say I passed my driving test today! and I honestly couldn't have done it without Jonathan ! From day one, he made me feel comfortable. He was super patient, explained things in a really clear way, and always stayed calm. ...

Natalie Wood

May 2025

I just passed my test and I cannot recommend Driveaway School of Motoring and Jonathan enough! ...

Francesca Baker

May 2025

I would recommend Dave Warren at Driveaway School of Motoring to anyone. Forever grateful for his unlimited patience and kindness when teaching me to drive. Learning has been a journey, and one that was made a lot easier with great company. I've just passed my driving test on my first attempt and it will be life changing! Thank you Dave!

Isabel Beeson

May 2025

I learnt to drive with David Warren, and i couldn't recommend him enough! He always made driving lessons enjoyable and was so easy to get along with. After each drive, his feedback was so informative which really helped me to develop. He ...

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